salarySt. Louis is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Louis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,185
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,814
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$103,336
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$463,600
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,160
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$117
👥 People living there
196,906
288,512
Commute to work
28.2 min
22.1 min
College degree
36.3%
41.1%
Own their home
76%
45.3%
Below poverty line
8.4%
20.6%
Unemployment
4%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Peoria for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Peoria or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
St. Louis is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,297 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Peoria?
About $56,669 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Peoria or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $103,336 in Peoria and $60,569 in St. Louis, 71% more in Peoria.